As Manuel Neuer is expected to retire in the summer, FC Bayern München is looking for an experienced goalkeeper to act as a backup for incoming number one Jonas Urbig, and Loris Karius is a new candidate being considered by the club. The 33-year-old German has become a key player for the promoted Bundesliga side Schalke, which Bayern has noticed. Schalke signed Karius from free agency almost two years ago, and he extended his contract with the club last summer until 2028. Karius is one of several candidates being considered, with others including Oliver Baumann and Bernd Leno; according to Sky, Fulham has an option to extend Leno's contract, which would require a transfer fee. His current market value is €1.20M, according to Transfermarkt.